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U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesNational Institutes of Health2021 HHS Small Business Program Conference ScheduleDiverse Perspectives SEEDing Impactful Innovations*All times are U.S. Eastern Time ZoneMonday, April 26Tuesday, April 27Wednesday, April 28Thursday, April 29& Friday, April 30One-on-One Meetings with ExpertsOne-on-One Meetings with ExpertsOne-on-One Meetings with Experts9:00 AM – 12:00 PMTimeSession1:30 – 1:45 PMThe NIH WelcomesDiversePerspectives2:00 – 2:45 PMDiversity and Bias:Perceptions andReality3:00 – 3:45 PM4:00 – 4:45 PMAmerica’s SeedFund is Open forBusinessSecrets to ings withsmall businessprogram staffSession9:00 AM – 12:00 PMTime1:00 – 1:45 PMStrengtheningYour SmallBusiness withAcademicPartnerships2:00 – 2:45 PMDemyth-defyingReview:Submission toScore3:00 – 3:45 PMCompete Like aPro: Path to aFundable Phase I- OR Go for the Gold:Path to a FundableFast-Track or Directto Phase II3:00 – 3:45 PMPersistence is Key:Resources forResubmission4:00 – 4:45 PM4:00 – 4:45 PMPrescheduled15-minutemeetings withsmall businessprogram staffSession1:00 – 1:45 PMEntrepreneurs inAction: Stories ofSuccess2:00 – 2:45 PMCommunication isKey: ManagingYour Award9:00 AM – 6:00 PMPrescheduled 15-minutemeetings with smallbusiness program staff andspecial topic expertsInformation Desk AvailabilityBeyond Research:Building aBusinessMonday, April 26 :12:00 PM - 4:15 PMTuesday, April 27 :8:30 AM - 4:15 PMWednesday, April 28 : 8:30 AM - 4:15 PMThursday, April 29 :8:30 AM- 5:00 PMFriday, April 30 :8:30 AM - 5:00 PMPartnering forSuccessSee page 2 for details1

Day 1 : Monday, April 26The NIH Welcomes Diverse Perspectives1:30 – 1:45 PMNIH leadership welcomes you to the 2021 HHS Small Business Program Conference, focusing on supporting the diverse perspectives that SEED impactfulinnovation. Learn about the NIH's commitment to supporting product develop and the plethora of perspectives, initiatives, product development tools,and other resources that help to move innovations into the hands of the patients, clinicians, researchers and caregivers that need them.Speaker:Matt McMahonDirector, SEED, Office of Extramural Research, NIHDiversity and Bias: Perceptions and Reality2:00 – 2:45 PMThis session focuses on the NIH's efforts to diversify the national scientific workforce and increase diversity and inclusion in science. Presenters willdiscuss the issues and concerns that under-represented populations in the small business community face; present the latest data on participation andsuccess rates; and provide an overview of NIH initiatives, Congressional mandates, and other efforts to enhance the participation of underrepresentedgroups in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences.Speakers:Ericka Boone, Ph.D.Director, Division of Loan Repayment and Acting Director, Division of Biomedical Research Workforce, NIHStephanie Fertig, M.B.A.HHS Small Business Program Lead, SEED, Office of Extramural Research, NIHCharlene E. Le Fauve, Ph.D.Senior Advisor to the Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity, NIHModerator:Eric W. Padmore, M.H.S.A.Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Extramural Research, NIH2

America’s Seed Fund is Open for Business3:00 – 3:45 PMOver 1.2 billion is available in seed funding through HHS, including NIH, and the doors are wide open for female and minority entrepreneurs andresearchers to receive funding for their innovative healthcare solutions. Which of the small business programs are you eligible for and who at the NIH canhelp answer your question? Find out what resources are available to help you take your research innovations from concept to commercialization.Speaker:Stephanie Fertig, M.B.A.HHS Small Business Program Lead, SEED, Office of Extramural Research, NIHModerator:Robert VinsonSmall Business Program Manager, SEED, Office of Extramural Research, NIHSecrets to a Successful Submission4:00 – 4:45 PMHow do you get your great research idea to the NIH for funding consideration? Who do you contact and when? In this session, learn how to identify whichInstitutes and Centers may be interested in your innovation, find the appropriate Funding Opportunity Announcement, and access other valuable NIHresources for new applicants, particularly those that have been historically underrepresented in the program. Our panelists identify common pitfalls andwho you can contact for help during the application process.Speaker:Eva Garland, Ph.D.CEO, Eva Garland ConsultingModerator:Patti Weber, DrPHProgram Director, National Cancer Institute SBIR Development Center, NIHDay 2 : Tuesday, April 27One-on-One Meetings with Experts9:00 AM – 12:00 PMPrescheduled 15-minute meetings with small business program staff.3

Strengthening Your Small Business with Academic Partnerships1:00 – 1:45 PMDiscover how the relationship between small businesses and academia can be mutually beneficial. This session covers the hows and whys of partneringwith academic institutions, including MSIs and HBCUs. Presenters address both small business and academic perspectives and experiences. This sessionalso explores the effective use of programs, like Diversity Supplements to NIH grants, that can be used to enhance your project team.Speakers:Kelly DrewChief Executive Officer, Be Cool PharmaceuticsJohnathan M. HolifieldSenior Vice President of New Economies, Bitwise IndustriesMonique Kuykendoll Quarterman, M.B.A.Executive Director of Kentucky Commercialization VenturesModerator:Ashim Subedee, Ph.D.Academic Innovation Team Lead, SEED, Office of Extramural Research, NIHDemyth-defying Review: Submission to Score2:00 – 2:45 PMWhat happens after submission? Join us as we highlight the journey of your application from submission through peer review, with key steps andimportant factors to note along the way. Learn how the Center for Scientific Review manages bias and conflict of interest in the review process and getyour important review questions answered. This session also discusses the importance of diversity in the composition of review panels and sharesdetails on how you can become a reviewer of SBIR or STTR applications.Speakers:Elia Kwee Ortenberg, Ph.D.Scientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, NIHDavid E. Pollio, M.S.W., Ph.D.Scientific Review Officer, Risk, Prevention and Health Behavior Integrated Review Group, NIHVonda Smith, Ph.D.Assistant Director, Division of Receipt and Referral at the Center for Scientific Review, NIHModerator:Stephanie Fertig, M.B.A.HHS Small Business Program Lead, SEED, Office of Extramural Research, NIH4

Option 1: Compete Like a Pro: Path to a Fundable Phase I3:00 – 3:45 PMJoin NIH SBIR/STTR Program Officials for a close look at what it takes for new applicants to craft a winning Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal. This sessioncovers HHS SBIR/STTR program basics, what reviewers look for, and how to be a strong contender for funding. Peppered with real-life examples of goalsachieved and mistakes made, the panel provides tips on developing a project plan, how to approach each section of your proposal, the importance of astrong team, and positioning your project for Phase II.Speakers:Miguel A. Contreras, Ph.D.Health Scientist Administrator, Division of Comparative Medicine, Office of Research Infrastructure Programs, NIHLili M. Portilla, M.P.A.Director, Office of Strategic Alliances, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), NIHModerator:Monique Pond, Ph.D.Program Director, National Cancer Institute, NIHOption 2: Go For the Gold: Path to a Fundable Fast-Track or Direct to Phase II3:00 – 3:45 PMYour company has demonstrated the feasibility of your project and has a clear plan for the Phase II. You’re ready to write and submit your Fast-Track orDirect-to-Phase II proposal -- or are you? This informative session explores key considerations for Fast-Track or Phase II proposal preparation withspecific emphasis on choosing the right program and developing a strong commercialization plan. The panelists will provide suggestions for structuringand organizing your commercialization plan, and ways to articulate the value proposition and market appetite of your technology. You’ll also hearinsightful tips to jumpstart your application to achieve commercial success.Speakers:Christie A. Canaria, Ph.D.Program Director, NCI SBIR Development Center, NIHLuis T. Gutierrez, Jr., M.B.A.Entrepreneur in Residence, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIHModerator:Todd Haim, Ph.D.Chief, Office of Small Business Research, National Institute on Aging, NIH5

Persistence is Key: Resources for Resubmission4:00 – 4:45 PMUnfortunately, not every application receives a great review score and persistence is the key to obtaining funding. Thankfully, the NIH allows you toaddress reviewer concerns and resubmit your revised application for further consideration. The panelists will walk through how to interpret reviewercomments and when to engage program staff in the post-review process. Even experienced applicants have to resubmit - learn how to use all theavailable tools to your advantage!Speakers:Nishadi Rajapakse, Ph.D., M.H.S.Program Director, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, NIHAllen B. RichonScientific Review Officer, Center for Scientific Review, NIHModerator:Stephanie Fertig, M.B.A.HHS Small Business Program Lead, SEED, Office of Extramural Research, NIHDay 3 : Wednesday, April 28One-on-One Meetings with Experts9:00 AM – 12:00 PMPrescheduled 15-minute meetings with small business program staff.Entrepreneurs in Action: Stories of Success1:00 – 1:45 PMLearn from the source! Hear from a diverse panel of successful grantees who have utilized NIH funding and support to develop and commercialize theirtechnologies. Panelists share their insights on locating the right small business funding opportunity, drafting a winning application, what to do after youreceive the award, and steps to build a strong business foundation to ensure success of the company. Take advantage of the tips shared by thesepanelists about their up-and-down experiences transitioning technologies from the laboratory to the market.Speakers:Donna A. Johnson, Ph.D.President and CEO, Pinnacle Technology, Inc.Julius N. Korley, Ph.D., M.B.A.Director of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Partnerships, College of Engineering, University of DelawareLaverne Morrow Carter, Ph.D., MPHPresident and Chief Product Officer, Research, Education and Social Solutions, Inc. (REESSI)Moderator:Stephanie Fertig, M.B.A.HHS Small Business Program Lead, SEED, Office of Extramural Research, NIH6